[ale] Linux for "normal" people?

[Scott Warfield]

Aaron,
	I must have missed your reply somehow.  I will definitely be
downloading this distribution to check it out.  Thank you for pointing out,
and I will definitely post my observations.  

L8r

-- Scott

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Scott Warfield
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-----Original Message-----
From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Nathan
J. Underwood
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 12:06 PM
To: aaron at pd.org; Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
Subject: Re: [ale] Linux for "normal" people?


I downloaded the ubuntu live cd and have been tinkering with it.  The 
first thing that I noticed was that it seemed to be a bit faster than 
knoppix.  The second thing I noticed was that it had a very clean and 
easy to use 'feel' to it.  I've not had the time to do an install yet, 
but if the install version is like the live cd, I may have found a new 
distro that I'll be using for *normal* people.

--
registered linux user # 73046

Nathan J. Underwood
Cyber Tech Cafe' <><
http://www.cybertechcafe.net

aaron wrote:
> Scott:
> 
> A distro called _Ubuntu_ was mentioned on the list recently and, since 
> I
> hadn't heard of it previously, I went to the web site to find out more.
> 
> I mention it in response to your comments because they claim to have
> accessibility as a focal point of the distro, so it may be worth a
download 
> and some exploration. The bullet point in their features and purpose 
> statement says:
> 
> "Ubuntu includes the very best in translations and accessibility  
> infrastructure that the Free Software community has to offer, to  make 
> Ubuntu usable by as many people as possible."
> 
> The distro and it's community appear to be current and active, and may 
> also
> offer a place for you to contribute to improving the accessability
features 
> of Linux. Would like to know what you think of it should you check it out.
> 
> Long live the diversity of the Linux community!
> 
> peace
> aaron
> 
> ==========
> 
> On Monday 15 November 2004 15:54, Scott Warfield wrote:
> 
>>Unfortunately, the only reason that I do not use Linux as my desktop 
>>is the lack of true disability integration in many aspects of the 
>>system. Specifically I'm referring to Sticky keys and reverse mouse 
>>keys.  I have also yet to see speech recognition that compares to any 
>>of the Windows implementations.
>>
>>I type with a point stick, use a custom trackball, and use Dragon 
>>NaturallySpeaking (developer edition).  To this end, I have set up a 
>>custom vncserver on my primary Linux system so that I can use the 
>>disability features of Windows to my Linux box.  I also used 
>>extensively SSH terminals to all my *nix systems.
>>
>>Now many people will point out that all of these features are 
>>available either through the window manager or X itself, however after 
>>attempting to use these I discovered that they are not implemented 
>>very well and I consider them very buggy.
>>
>>Perhaps one day I will see a lot of effort put into Linux to support 
>>these features better.  I will change over then.  =P
>>
>>Long live Linux!
>>
>>--Scott
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------------
>>Scott Warfield
>>Internet Security Systems
>>X-Force Developer
>> 
>>swarfield at iss.net
>>PGP Key: 0x1DE30C1D
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>>
>>
>>On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 01:09:30 -0500, jay <jloden at toughguy.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Out of curiosity, how many of you on the list have switched friends 
>>>or
>>>family members onto Linux?
>>
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